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Antique Spindle / Water-pipe Bag, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.
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Antique Spindle / Water-pipe Bag, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.

19th century
Sold 8 March 2025 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Description

Quite probably used for containing spindles and/or water-pipes, this magnificent bag was woven in soumak technique on both sides, by Afshar nomads in Kerman province, southern Persia during the last quarter of the nineteenth century.

Utilitarian bags like this are now a rarity amongst the nomads and I feel it is our responsibility to preserve such nomadic works of woven art, which appear to be of little interest in their country of origin, sadly. The bag is in excellent condition and retains its tassels on the side and bottom symbolising good luck.

Size: 44cm x 30cm (1' 5" x 1' 0").

Physical Dimensions
Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Bag to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1127266
Dealers Internal Reference
BM2129
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Description
Quite probably used for containing spindles and/or water-pipes, this magnificent bag was woven in soumak technique on both sides, by Afshar nomads in Kerman province, southern Persia during the last quarter of the nineteenth century.

Utilitarian bags like this are now a rarity amongst the nomads and I feel it is our responsibility to preserve such nomadic works of woven art, which appear to be of little interest in their country of origin, sadly.

“
The bag is in excellent condition and retains its tassels on the side and bottom symbolising good luck.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Size: 44cm x 30cm (1' 5" x 1' 0").

Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Bag to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1127266
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2129
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Dealing in antique and old tribal rugs, dowry weavings and decorative carpets from the near east and central asia since 1979.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets Profile Page

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An antique Persian Afshar nomadic water-pipe bag featuring geometric patterns in red, blue, and yellow with decorative tassels. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique Persian Afshar nomadic water-pipe bag featuring geometric patterns in red, blue, and yellow with decorative tassels. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Spindle / Water-pipe Bag, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.

Archive II An antique Persian Afshar nomadic water-pipe bag featuring geometric patterns in red, blue, and yellow with decorative tassels. View II
Archive III An antique Persian Afshar nomadic water-pipe bag featuring geometric patterns in red, blue, and yellow with decorative tassels. View III
Archive IV An antique Persian Afshar nomadic water-pipe bag featuring geometric patterns in red, blue, and yellow with decorative tassels. View IV
Archive V An antique Persian Afshar nomadic water-pipe bag featuring geometric patterns in red, blue, and yellow with decorative tassels. View V
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Telephone 01451 824 447 or 07980 999 114
Location
North Cotswolds
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rugmac
Verified Since Oct 2011
Items For Sale 112
Items Sold 1,075
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique Persian Afshar nomadic water-pipe bag featuring geometric patterns in red, blue, and yellow with decorative tassels.
Antique Spindle / Water-Pipe Bag, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.
Ref: SA1127266
An antique Persian Afshar nomadic water-pipe bag featuring geometric patterns in red, blue, and yellow with decorative tassels.
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  • ObjectTextiles and Rugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTribal Nomadic
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourMulti-Coloured
  • MotifsGeometric lattice, Diagonal striping, Border guard patterns, Corner tassels
  • SizeH 44 cm (17 in) x W 30 cm (12 in)

FAQs

These small woven pouches were traditionally crafted by nomadic tribes in Southern Persia, such as the Afshar, specifically designed to carry tobacco pipe components or smoking accessories during migrations.

They are typically constructed using hand-spun wool for both the warp and weft, featuring flat-woven sumakh or kilim techniques with natural vegetable dyes derived from plants and minerals.

Authentic pieces exhibit irregularities in hand-spun yarn thickness, traditional tribal geometric motifs associated with specific regional weavers, and genuine patina with natural dye variations.

These textiles can be displayed mounted on linen within a shadow box frame, placed on a side table surface as a focal point, or integrated into eclectic and bohemian interior schemes.

Preservation requires keeping the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, avoiding excessive moisture, and occasionally vacuuming gently through a protective mesh screen on low suction.
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